Commissions are the lifeblood of most real estate agents, with many being able to supplement their basic income quite substantially through negotiating high commissions and then providing the work that is expected of them. So how can you go about earning the top-end commissions if you are looking to make the most out of the industry? There is no fool proof method, but if you follow these tips you should stand a better chance of getting more....

Don't just go to the internet and Google a moving company in your area. Dig deeper and check the background of these professional moving companies. Here's how you avoid choosing a the wrong moving company......

The first rule in home improvements, is to procure at least three quotations prior to acceptance of construction work. However, this normally sage advice is not always prudent and can be costly. In addition, it can actually increase the risk of compensation claims. How? Read on......

Istanbul is one of the most populous cities in the world, ranked as 5th, and the largest city in Europe. The population in Istanbul is 14 million and around a third of the population is in Asian side. It may seem crowded, and it is, but with proper and wisely planned management Istanbul has become one of the nicest cities in the world....

You probably had people tell you that the process was going to take a while, but you did not fully understand just how slow it could be until the transaction was started. Closing can drag, but if you use these tips, you can help to push it along a bit faster!...

Istanbul is surrounded by water and can be divided as two peninsulas, one is located in the Europe continent and the other one is located in the Asia continent. With the Black Sea at north, the Sea of Marmara at south and a strait called the Bosphorus connecting these; Istanbul becomes a unique city to live in....

Istanbul hosted various civilizations for 9,000 years. These lands witnessed history since New Stone Age. Mainly Thracian tribes, Roman, Latin and Ottoman Empires formed the culture of Istanbul. Like a melting pot, the differences created something unique and beautiful. It endured wars, natural disasters, fires and floods. You will feel all in every step you take during your tour....

Istanbul is one of the oldest and most crowded cities in the world. The history goes back to New Stone Age which took place at 7000 B.C. But first proper settlement as a city formation established at 660 B.C. by Thracians. From that time, Istanbul has always been an ideal city to live in....

Istanbul is one of the most welcoming cities in the world. The transcontinental location makes the city a crossroads of different cultures. Ever since the first time a proper settlement as a city was established in 660 B.C by Thracians, people from different parts of the world visited Istanbul. And for almost 2500 years it hasn't changed....

Perhaps you had tried investing in the years leading up to the great recession and you found that you lost more than you had gained, and only now you are starting to recover. Or maybe you are skittish about getting into real estate investing in the first place. Whatever the cause of your hesitation, you can be more assured when you know that there are some key economic indicators you can look for that will give you an idea of the health of the economy overall and guide you towards making a wise investment....

Rent to own. It's common for things like big furniture or large TVs, but not as common in real estate. But in the real estate world, rent to own can be dangerous, and won't necessarily give you the return on investment you were hoping for. Here are three reasons not to invest in rent to own properties....

A home is a basic need even for working professionals. We are talking a home, and not a paid accommodation. A place where you can live by your own rules rather than following someone else's rules. When you have limited resources in your hand, including time, money and network then how do you find the right home in the nick of time?...

A home is a basic need even for working professionals. We are talking a home, and not a paid accommodation. A place where you can live by your own rules rather than following someone else's rules. When you have limited resources in your hand, including time, money and network then how do you find the right home in the nick of time?...

Istanbul is one of the best known and natural occurring transcontinental cities. The land covers both European and Asian continents which are separated by a strait known as the Bosphorus. And it spreads its beauty to Istanbul....

The six critical factors to be aware of when buying or creating a real estate-backed note include the buyer/borrower, the collateral, the down payment, the terms of the note itself, seasoning and the associated paperwork. We'll go through these one at a time. The most important of these is the person buying the property and getting a loan from the seller....

Congratulations on passing the state licensing exam and getting placed with an agency! Now it's time to find your clients - and to have them find you. Some agencies will provide assistance for marketing, but they might not give you all the tips you need. Read on to learn more about tips to market yourself as a real estate agent....

It's back to school season, and millions of college students will be returning to school in the next few weeks. One way to invest in real estate is by buying properties and leasing to students. It makes good sense - students need places to live, and with proper screening, will generally be respectable tenants. You also know you will always have a steady base to draw from. There are a few things that are unique to the process, so read on to learn more about how to lease an apartment or house to college students....

Finding buyers for Florida real estate has never been hard. After all, the gorgeous beaches and alluring blue seas have drawn millions to her shores looking for a sunny spot. But now there are new people coming to the Sunshine state to live or to recreate. Millennials are making the trek to bask in the light, and foreign buyers are flocking to the area for either vacation homes or investment properties. So how can you set about finding these potential customers and get them to buy your listing? Read on to learn more about the new group of buyers so you can reach them better....